A spectacular Fourth

People lounge in folding chairs and lie out on blankets on the Mathews High School football field to watch Tuesday’s 20th annual Mathews July 4 Fireworks Show. Photo by Charlie Koenig

People lounged in folding chairs and lay out on blankets on the Mathews High School football field to watch Tuesday’s 20th annual Mathews July 4 Fireworks Show. Many more parked along the highway or watched from their homes and neighborhoods. William Earl Sadler officially opened the event with the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Photos by Charlie Koenig

People filled the Mathews High School football field for Tuesday’s fireworks show. Many more parked along the highway or watched from their homes and neighborhoods. William Earl Sadler officially opened the event with the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Photo by Charlie Koenig